Air Cargo Ramp Agent

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

. Load and unload mail, express, freight, and company material on and off aircraft .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeDallas/Fort Worth • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to safely handle and transport cargo, operate vehicles in congested environments, and comply with security protocols. Proficient in following verbal commands and safety warnings while performing physical tasks in various weather conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cargo HandlingVehicle OperationSafety ComplianceCommunication SkillsPhysical Stamina

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Hard Skills

Cargo TransportationAircraft Push-Out OperationsAutomotive RepairWeight Lifting (Up to 70 lbs)Ground Power ConnectionReading Off-Load SheetsDriving Vehicles (3,000 to 80,000 lbs)Operating Ground Start UnitsColor Distinction (Red, Green, Yellow)Judging Distances

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Ground Power UnitsWater HosesCargo Rollers

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

High-Noise EnvironmentConfined Cargo AreasAircraft Ramp OperationsLabor Union Membership

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload mail, express, freight, and company material on and off aircraft
Transport cargo between terminals and aircraft
Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers
Drive vehicles weighing 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in congested aircraft ramp areas
Perform or assist with aircraft push-out and towing operations
Guide push-back drivers and communicate with the cockpit using hand signals and voice commands
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material at designated express docks
Complete forms and messages required for assigned functions
Connect and remove ground power and ground start units
Clean aircraft exteriors, work areas, ramps, and facilities as assigned
Perform or assist with routine automotive repair, servicing, and cleaning of equipment
Lift, connect, and remove 40 lb. KVA electric cables to and from aircraft
Identify and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, unauthorized personnel, and non-compliance
Comply with the WFS site security plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to work in a high-noise level environment
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without assistance of sight or visual aids
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to pull a water hose from a stationary cabinet and connect it to aircraft
Valid driver's license
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
Ability to communicate successfully with others
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English
Ability to judge distances
Ability to work in inclement weather
Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow colors
Ability to work in confined cargo areas and congested aircraft ramp environments
Ability to join the labor union and pay union dues

Benefits

Comp & perks

DailyPay app for accessing pay in advance
On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards
Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees
Travel discounts
Pet insurance
Discount shopping
Wellness programs
401(k) program
Internal mobility and transfer opportunities
Collective bargaining agreement and labor union representation (union dues required)